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Friday, March 17, 2023
4th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival Raises $50,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
The 4th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival held on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer was a huge success. The event raised a record-breaking $50,000 and welcomed more than 1,500 attendees in support of all local club kids. "We are truly blessed to live in a Community that continuously comes together to support the next generation and invest in the youth of our region. We must continue to seek out opportunities to speak light into the next generation and provide them with the
Wednesday, March 08, 2023Representative Patt Maney Issues March 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including information about the Intrepid Spirit Center, Dr. Ben Carson's Niceville appearance, Reverend Thigpen's retirement, Legislative Updates and more.Read the entire newsletter here.
Monday, March 06, 2023City Food Hall Destin is Now Open
City Food Hall Destin is now officially open at Destin Commons. Showcasing emerging and established local chefs from more than 10 specialty restaurant concepts, City Food Hall at Destin Commons is a 14,000 square-foot gathering place offering international cuisine, craft beer and cocktails, state-of-the-art entertainment, and more. Located next to Foot Locker near Uncle Buck’s, City Food Hall will become Destin’s top culinary and nightlife destination. Locals and visitors can enjoy an expansive 32 seat
Friday, July 01, 2022Local, Gulf War Veteran Honors Grandfather’s Legacy in New Book
“The Great War Through a Doughboy’s Eyes” was released on March 23, 2022, and chronicles the service of Corporal Howard P. Claypoole, told through the lens of his grandson and Miramar Beach local Gregory S. Valloch. Corporal Howard P. Claypoole served in the US Army during WWI and was awarded The Purple Heart posthumously. Like his grandfather, Colonel Gregory S. Valloch also served in the military and is a US Army veteran who honorably served during the Gulf War. Since then, Valloch has become a Destin
Tuesday, May 24, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Summer Pop Fun-raiser Series in June
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is searing some sizzle into summer 2022 with a hot live entertainment series in June. The Summer Pop Fun-raiser serves up three fun-filled Friday evenings of pop rock and, comedy and improvisational comedy theater. The Summer Pop Series will be held at ECTC’s performing arts place located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off on Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m., enjoy
Monday, February 28, 20223rd Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival Raises $40,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
The 3rd Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer was a huge success. The event raised a record-breaking $40,000 and welcomed more than 1,200 attendees in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. "We are truly blessed to live in a community that continuously comes together to support the next generation and invest in the youth of our region. We must continue to seek out opportunities to speak light into the next generation and
Thursday, February 24, 2022Hilary Farnum-Fasth Named Woman of the Year by Scarlett Magazine
Corcoran Reverie, a high-end real estate brokerage and an affiliate of Corcoran Group LLC, has announced broker-owner Hilary Farnum-Fasth as Scarlett Magazine’s inaugural Woman of the Year for 2022. Highly respected by colleagues and clients alike, Farnum-Fasth has used her integrity, vast market knowledge, and disciplined sales strategies to become a preeminent real estate strategist of high-end residential sales across Northwest Florida. For nearly two decades, she has used her powerful negotiation
Thursday, January 06, 2022Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Announces Benjamin T. Shell as Shareholder
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon (ESC) is pleased to announce that Benjamin T. Shell has become a shareholder with the firm. Benjamin T. Shell “Ben” is a litigation attorney who practices Personal Injury Law and First Party Property Law, including matters involving automobile accidents, wrongful death, first party property (hurricane) claims, and bad faith litigation. Prior to joining ESC in 2017, Ben served as defense counsel for Fortune 500 insurance companies and corporate clients, giving him a unique
Friday, October 22, 2021CUMULUS MEDIA Adds FM Signal to Heritage News Talk Radio Station WFTW in Fort Walton Beach
CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has added an FM signal to its heritage News Talk radio station, WFTW. Located at 107.5 FM, the new signal went live on Oct. 15. WFTW is also heard on the AM signal at 1260 AM and on multiple streaming platforms. News Talk 1260 & 107.5FM WFTW is home to legendary talk show hosts like Sean Hannity and Chris Plante, as well as the next generation of talk hosts, like Dan Bongino and Ben Shapiro. WFTW’s Emerald Coast Mornings with Dan Diamond features local news, traffic and
Monday, September 27, 2021More Than 800 Attend Inaugural Burgers, Bourbon and Beer Festival
On Saturday, Sept. 18, more than 800 people braved the weather to sip and sample the rain away. The harbor’s latest foodie focused event brought American classics, Burgers, Bourbon and Beer, together for an afternoon of fiery fun. The event featured local restaurants, caterers and chefs, as well as brewers and distilleries from Pensacola to Panama City. The event withstood the drizzling rain and raised funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. Although the afternoon wasn’t the sunshine
Monday, October 05, 2020Green Earth Southeast Claims Top Spot at Destin Chamber’s Golf Tournament
Twenty-seven golf teams teed off in the Destin Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank on Oct. 1, at Emerald Bay Golf Course. Green Earth Southeast took home top prize, followed by CPC Office Technologies and Warren Averett. Drew Armacost of Affordable Home Insurance and Matthew Howard of 360 Blue won the Longest Drive prizes. Kevin Bowyer of Warren Averett, Jeremy Sprenkle of 360 Blue and Erik Thompson of Five Channels won the Closest to the Pin prizes. The
Monday, October 05, 2020Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces the New 2020 – 2021 Governing Board of Directors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) is honored to announce its 2020-2021 Governing Board of Directors. A compassionate and dedicated group of individuals, the BBBSNWFL Governing Board is willing to do whatever it takes to help make a positive impact on the lives of children throughout Northwest Florida. Introducing the Executive Leadership Committee: Chair, Brian Williams, Kool Karts; Vice Chair, Melissa Keener, Keener Jones Insurance; Secretary, Jennifer McFarren, Navy Federal Credit
